Ampeleia: Ampeleia 2017

ØKOLOGISK

: Cabernet Franc 100%

: rød, tør; 12,5% Vol.; Drikkemoden: 2021–2037

: struktureret; silkeblød og aromatisk

: Galloni: 95/100; Suckling: 94/100; Parker: 93/100

: Italien, Toscana, Maremma

: Allergener: Sulfitter,

Tapperi / Importør: Ampeleia, Localita Meleta, 58028 Roccatederighi (GR), ITALIEN

Galloni om: Ampeleia

The 2017 Ampeleia (Cabernet Franc) is a sensual beauty. Deep and layered, the 2017 presents an exotic profile of macerated cherry, blood orange, spice, new leather, tobacco, licorice and pomegranate. The 2017 retains a great deal of substance and power along with all the strong character that is so typical of the wines here — quite an achievement in an intensely warm, dry year. This is a fine showing for a wine that is now closing in on its tenth birthday.

Suckling om: Ampeleia

A beautiful definition of cabernet franc with blackberry and cherry character and a hint of tea. Medium body, integrated tannins and a long and flavorful finish. From biodynamically grown grapes. Demeter certified. Drink now. 94/100

Parker om: Ampeleia

The organic 2017 Ampeleia is a pure expression of Cabernet Franc with fruit selected from across various parcels planted at a cool 500 to 600 meters above sea level. The wine sees 15 days of fermentation on the skins in large oak casks. This 17,000-bottle production opens to a dark color and concentration, showing pretty aromas of pressed rose, tart cherry, dried apricot and tilled soil. Like the other wines from Ampeleia, this expression shows a lasting sense of inner elegance that transcends the heat and drought of the 2017 vintage. 93/100